Ten Years After R v Ewanchuk: Confirmation That No Means No
This month marks the tenth anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada’s (“SCC”) decision in R v Ewanchuk, [1999] 1 SCR 330. The Ewanchuk case is significant for defining the law...
Author: Jeremy Barretto
Megacities, Wal-Mart, and the GST – A Sample of the SCC’s January Dozen
I have fond memories of Reader’s Digest Select Editions. These hardcover anthologies contained condensed versions of four or five bestselling fiction novels. In this spirit I will depart for the...
The Pros and Cons of Bypassing Justice Cromwell’s Parliamentary Review
A new year often brings about resolutions. In general, such resolutions are often optimistic promises to eat well, exercise more or take up a hobby. Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s new...
BCE Inc v 1976 Debentureholders: Directors Do What Is Best for the Firm
On Friday December 19, 2008, the SCC released its eagerly anticipated decision in BCE Inc v 1976 Debentureholders, 2008 SCC 69 [BCE]. I began to appreciate the magnitude of the BCE...
